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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 443.49 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 443.49 and 259.62 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 443.49 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/443.49 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 443.49 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 115,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,138.87/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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